Webinar

Do you break into a tech sweat when you think about tech planning for your organization? Learn the first steps in assessing your organization's technology needs so you can get started on your overall tactical technology plan. Join Idealware's Karen Graham in this 60 minute interactive technology audit that will provide you with the foundation for evaluating your offices to spot, identify, and document what hardware your organization uses and provide useful tips on next steps to complete a full assessment of your IT infrastructure.

The library field relies heavily on technology, but few front-line staff receive training in basic I.T. concepts that can build confidence when managing public access computer and working with patrons. The Texas State Library faced this challenge in more than 400 small public libraries in rural areas. They responded with You Can Do I.T., a friendly, approachable hardware, software, and networking skills training program. Join us for this free webinar to learn how you can demystify technology to empower others around you, no matter your technical ability or where you work.

If writing successful grants is part of your New Year's resolution, this webinar is for you! During our 90-minutes with Alice Ruhnke, owner and founder of The Grant Advantage, we will highlight what funders are looking for in grant applications, cut through confusing grant-related terminology, detail each section of a typical grant proposal, learn how to systematically connect all the pieces, and outline ways to infuse your organization's strengths into your proposal to create the best application possible.

In this free webinar with TechSoup, hear from providers of technology support for nonprofits and public libraries, volunteer organizers of NetSquared and Tech4Good communities, and learn about resources to cultivate and tap into tech expertise in your area!

Few people harness the real power of Adobe Acrobat DC. An Adobe PDF is much more than a document destined for the print queue. From creating proposals and assembling training materials, to improving processes involving collaboration and rich media integration Acrobat is THE most versatile tool.

Learn about the features and functionality of Microsoft's Windows Server. You'll get a peek "under the hood" to see some of the newest features from Microsoft's principal program manager for the Windows Server program, Jeff Woolsey.

Still fairly new to Adobe Photoshop or wish you had a better handle on the basics? Join TechSoup's in-house Adobe novice-turned-pro Wes Holing to learn how to use some additional Photoshop filters and tools. He'll help you learn how to edit and improve your images.

SEO – search engine optimization – is the practice of improving, and promoting a website in order to increase the number of visitors the site receives from search engines. The majority of traffic to your organization or library website may come from the three major search engines - Google, Yahoo, and Bing.

In this free webinar with Whole Whale, learn some basic SEO tips for beginners to help your organization's site and content rank higher and be found more consistently, helping you grow your reach and supporters.